Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT3205B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dress boards using multi-headed machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3205B - Dress boards using multi-headed machines
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to plan and conduct a board dressing process using multi-headed machines. It requires an ability to plan and evaluate dressing conditions and processes and to set, adjust and maintain cutters and equipmentGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT3205A Dress boards using multi-headed machines
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves dressing boards using multi-headed machines in a forest products factory settingThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Common Technical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan dressing process
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to dressing boards using multi-headed machines are identified and followed
  • Dressed board requirements are identified and selected from work orders, schedules and site procedures in line with job requirements
  • Available sawn boards areassessed and material removal rates estimated in line with site procedures
  • Equipment is selected, checked, adjusted where necessary and started in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  • Volume recovery and efficient use of equipment are maximised through equipment use and workplace practices, in line with site standards
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Set cutters and dress boards
  • Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  • Cutters, feeders, guides and conveyors are selected, checked, prepared and set to suit required dressed product dimensions and available sawn material
  • Dressing operation and processing sizes are planned in line with site procedures
  • Trial boards are dressed, by operating dressing equipment checked and equipment adjusted to correct faults in line with site standards
  • Trial boards that achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are added to the process
  • Trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Dressing conditions are commenced, regularly assessed and adjusted to ensure product quality and sizing, continuity of supply and processing in line with site standards
  • Dressing feed rate and finish are evaluated to determine board size, material removal, timber species and condition in line with site standards
  • Sub-standard boards are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct operator maintenance
  • Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
  • Cutter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
  • Blunt or damaged cutter is identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements
  • Machine area is kept clear of dust and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently dress boards, and set cutters and maintain equipment in line with site procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to dressing boards using multi-headed machines

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to dressing boards using multi-headed machines

planning for, evaluating and maintaining board dressing processes and conditions

accurately setting, adjusting, operating and maintaining cutters and equipment to suit required dimensions, cutting sequence, feed rates and finish

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant cutters, tools, machinery and equipment, including to carry out lock-out procedures; efficiently and safely plan, set and operate materials and equipment for a board dressing operation

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to apply mathematical processes to measure finished dimensions and profiles with accuracy appropriate to tolerances

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for dressing boards using multi-headed machines

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), the minimisation of carbon emissions, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for dressing boards using multi-headed machines

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances/sub-standard boards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Types of cutters, tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Typical timber defects and dressing problems which require action to be taken

Industry standard cross section and length dimensions, profiles, tolerances, terminology and their application

Dressing techniques and material removal rates and quantities relevant to available equipment

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Board requirements may relate to:

profile

cross section dimensions

lengths and quantities

selection

ordering of suitable sawn timber sizes

Boards assessed may include:

species

size

defects

moisture content

sawn finish

type of preservative treatment

Equipment may include:

single or multi-headed machines

machines cutting on one side of board only

machines cutting two or more sides of board simultaneously

machines incorporating grooving or splitting saws

Recovery:

is the volume of timber dressed from a resource compared to the volume of that resource

is expressed as a percentage - sawn timber volume/initial log volume x 100

maximises the value of the resource

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Pre-startup checks

are conducted to ensure:

machine has been set up correctly

cutters are installed accurately

machine is operating to optimum performance

Trial boards

are test pieces to trial the setting for the purpose of achieving the desired dimensions within tolerances

Disposing of may include:

recycling trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances/sub-standard boards

re-using trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances/sub-standard boards

redirecting trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances/sub-standard boards for energy recovery

Dressing conditions may relate to:

feed rate and finish

board size

material removal

timber species and condition

cross section dimensions and profiles

adjustments to maintain accurate sizing

Feed rates are to include:

rate of speed the material is passed through the machine affecting the sharpness of the cutters

finish of the material

production output

Records and reports may include:

tally sheets

quality sheets and forms

production sheets and downtime sheets

and may relate to:

production details

maintenance details

breakdowns or equipment faults

computer problems

interruptions to production

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Cutter may include:

jointing cutter

saw and/or head

Dealing with may include:

repairing or sending for repair blunt or damaged cutters

recycling cutters that cannot be repaired

sending cutters to landfill

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to dressing boards using multi-headed machines are identified and followed 
Dressed board requirements are identified and selected from work orders, schedules and site procedures in line with job requirements 
Available sawn boards areassessed and material removal rates estimated in line with site procedures 
Equipment is selected, checked, adjusted where necessary and started in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures 
Volume recovery and efficient use of equipment are maximised through equipment use and workplace practices, in line with site standards 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Cutters, feeders, guides and conveyors are selected, checked, prepared and set to suit required dressed product dimensions and available sawn material 
Dressing operation and processing sizes are planned in line with site procedures 
Trial boards are dressed, by operating dressing equipment checked and equipment adjusted to correct faults in line with site standards 
Trial boards that achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are added to the process 
Trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Dressing conditions are commenced, regularly assessed and adjusted to ensure product quality and sizing, continuity of supply and processing in line with site standards 
Dressing feed rate and finish are evaluated to determine board size, material removal, timber species and condition in line with site standards 
Sub-standard boards are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in line with workplace procedures 
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 
Cutter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 
Blunt or damaged cutter is identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements 
Machine area is kept clear of dust and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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